Blessed be the Lord. —Hiram’s answer is one of deference, still more clearly marked in 2 Chronicles 2:12–16. His ackno…

And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given …

And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon , &c.] The letter read he sent him:

Here is Solomon's design to build a temple. There is no adversary, meaning no Satan (as the word "adversary" itself implies); nor is there any inst…